Salt Mitigation Task Force
Conference Year
January 2022
Abstract
The REU portion of the Salt Mitigation Task Force is focused on analyzing water quality parameters from five stormwater ponds located on University of Vermont's campus. These water quality parameters include pH, conductivity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen to determine the health of these stormwater ponds in response to the road salt use on campus. The overall goal is to evaluate trends to encourage a decrease in road salt use on campus in regards to environmental impacts.
Primary Faculty Mentor Name
Courtney Giles
Secondary Mentor Name
John Lens
Faculty/Staff Collaborators
Lynn Wood, Gioia Thompson, Matthew Walker, Kevin Sweeney, Kris Stepenuck,Erin O'Mara, Caylin McCamp, Paul Campo
Status
Undergraduate
Student College
College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
Second Student College
College of Engineering and Mathematical Sciences
Program/Major
Environmental Engineering
Primary Research Category
Engineering & Physical Sciences
Salt Mitigation Task Force
The REU portion of the Salt Mitigation Task Force is focused on analyzing water quality parameters from five stormwater ponds located on University of Vermont's campus. These water quality parameters include pH, conductivity, turbidity, and dissolved oxygen to determine the health of these stormwater ponds in response to the road salt use on campus. The overall goal is to evaluate trends to encourage a decrease in road salt use on campus in regards to environmental impacts.